Arbor Day February 17 @ Schoolhouse

11 - 1 pm Free Fun for the whole family - Grab a hotdog (Thanks Blackwell Grocery) enjoy some great country music from the Maloy Brothers, climb a tree (hats off to Arbor Equity) many thanks to other sponsors Town of Newborn, APC Signs, Charlotte Johnson and host Newborn Tree Board.Volunteers always welcome to join the board BTW - sign up at Town Hall!

Tropical Storm Irma Hits Newborn

Power was out between 1-3 days for most residents. Lots of trees down, no injuries reported. Town Clerk Rowe came to work in a dark office so that she could patiently explain that she is not in charge of when the power comes on. More than one resident sheltered at Town Hall during the actual storm.

Wayne Sams replaces late wife on Town Council

Wayne Sams stepped up in June to fulfill the term of his late wife Ruth Sams, who passed away unexpectedly March 29. Ruth was active in the Newborn Area Heritage Trust (Schoolhouse), Arbor Day and Tree Board, and so much more.Wayne has lived in Newborn most of his life, and was one of the co-authors of that book about Newborn (see below.) He can tell you how everyone is related to everyone else.

What's SPLOST got to do with it?

SPLOST is short for Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, a referendum in Newton County. AND IT PASSED!

We're Up To FIVE Blinking Lights

Thanks to a safety grant from Georgia DOT the town has installed four new blinking lights around town to remind folks to slow down!

Saturday, July 29 was a blur as several hundred bike riders take part of a 100 mile race including Newborn called the Covington Century. A fundraiser for local charities Newton Trails and an animal rescue agency, town volunteers are encouraged to cheer on the riders and serve snacks

The long awaited story of Newborn GA, with numerous interviews of town characters, many letters and emails from former residents, attics' worth of photos are included. It all started with the recollections of Kathryn Adams, former postmistress, about how Newborn used to be. One thing led to another, and eight dedicated town volunteers got together to turn it into a treasure!BLACK AND WHITE COPIES are available at Town Hall or by mail order -Order yours here!

Wow! Don't take our word the book is great! Click here to read what folks are saying about it!

The Happy History Committee

Town Yahoo Group

Click below to join - you'll be able to share information via email with the rest of the group. Post a yard sale, find a lost dog, or get a recommendation for a repairperson from your neighbors. If there is a safety concern or neighborhood meeting you'll get an email alert. You do NOT have to have a yahoo account to sign up.

New Business in Town!

Consider Porter Manor Gardens Venue On North Johnson for your next event! Learn more here.

Finally.

Who Ya Gonna Call?

photo credit: Sue Ann Kuhn-Smith, Rockdale Citizen

Newborn teenager Dalton Whitley is not just a football and baseball player at Piedmont Academy, he has earned the title of Third Place in the 81st World Duck Calling Competition held Arkansas recently! Read the Rockdale Citizen Article here.

Just Checking My Mail

The old-timers in Newborn tell us how fun it was to go downtown twice a day to check the mail when it came in on the train.

​Here's how a lot of folks check their mail now! Wifi is available until 9 pm at night near Town Hall at no charge.

Mayor and Citizens "Reshaping The Heart of Newborn"

Mayor Gregg Ellwanger was recently interviewed for the Newton Trails Newsletter:"This is a story of government refocusing its priorities when its citizens redefine theirs." "Newborn, a picturesque and historical town of more than 800 in eastern Newton County, may be removed from the bustle of urban life, but its residents share connections to the same changing needs and attitudes as Atlanta and beyond." Read the rest of the article here.

Town Meeting Schedule: It's What's Happening!

A never ending source of information in Newborn (in addition to the Yahoo group - see link at the bottom of this page, also check the NextDoor app) is TOWN MEETINGS, always at 7 pm, usually the 1st Monday of each month. Everyone is invited - citizen participation is encouraged. The agendas are posted prior to the meetings here.​ WORK SESSIONSWork Sessions will be scheduled “as needed.”Any changes to the regularly posted meeting schedule shall be posted promptly by Newborn’s Town Clerk as early as possible to allow Citizens to plan accordingly. Any Special called meetings will also be posted promptly.

This is a plan to work collaboratively with the whole county to make Newton an even better place to live by the year 2050!